The Philippine government, through the Department of Energy (DOE), is eyeing to cement new nuclear agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Argentina to solidify strategic partnerships that will aid the country in its renewed interest to plunge into nuclear power investments. In an...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has extended its temporary ban on the importation of poultry products to include four additional American states in an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu in the country. Under Memorandum Order (MO) No. 11, the agency orders the ban of domestic and wild birds...
Asia United Bank (AUB) reported a 36 percent growth in consolidated net income to ₱ 11.3 billion last year from the ₱ 8.3 billion earned in 2023 due to double-digit growth in loan portfolio and a steady decline in loan loss provisions. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank...
Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed belief that the maritime cooperative activity of the United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines held within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was a strong demonstration of solidarity amid China’s continued refusal to honor international...
(Courtesy of Maritime Industry Authority) A Philippine delegation led by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) conducted a “benchmarking visit” to the United Kingdom to explore and adopt the European country’s best maritime practices and elevate the standards of the Philippine maritime...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom are working to conclude new agreements in maritime, defense, and trade, among others, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro said. UK Foreign Office Minister for the Indo-Pacific...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is taking a proactive measure in response to United States (US) President Donald Trump’s proposed universal tariffs that could potentially threaten the country’s export sector. In a statement, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque noted that the US is a major...
President Marcos thanked the outgoing United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator to the Philippines Gustavo González for his contributions to strengthening relations between the Philippines and the UN. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with outgoing...
At least 24 Filipinos have been deported by the United States government for their alleged criminal activities, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said yesterday. He said those who were deported were involved in “not very serious” criminal activities. “Marami na...
FILE - Wind turbines at the Buckeye Wind Energy are diffused by heat vapors as they are silhouetted against the rising sun, Sept. 30, 2024, near Hays, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) A report out Thursday said a record 47 percent of the European Union's electricity came from renewable sources...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Monday, January 20 welcomed the news that all of the Afghan refugees who were temporarily hosted by the Philippines while processing their special immigrant visa (SIV) applications to relocate to the United States – have already left the country....
The Philippines has signed two agreements with a renewable energy company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further the country's renewable energy projects and investments. Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver (2nd from left) with DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara (3rd from...
